Welcome to the January edition of the Staxx Club Newsletter!!! As we wrap up the first month of 2026, the world of crypto continues to evolve at breakneck speed. Metals are also in the spotlight. We’ve curated the most relevant updates to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Let’s dive in!

Crypto Corner: Volatility, Investments, and Regulatory Shifts

January 2026 has been a rollercoaster for the crypto market, marked by significant price swings amid economic pressures and policy developments. The total market cap dipped 1.7% to $3.06 trillion by late January, reflecting broader economic stress, lack of fresh capital inflows, and geopolitical tensions.

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced sharp declines, pulling back to as low as $81,000 after shedding nearly $10,000 in a single day, threatening its November 2025 lows.

Momentum clearly to the downside. Will $80k hold or will we visit the next range down in the low 70s?

Ethereum (ETH) also felt the heat, trading around $2600 after a tumble from $3k.

Key pricing snapshots as of January 30-31:

• Bitcoin (BTC): ~$81,000 – $87,820
• Ethereum (ETH): ~$2600
• Market sentiment remains in the “fear” zone.

Crypto Headlines

• Major events this month included the launch of BTQ Technologies’ “Bitcoin Quantum” testnet on January 12, a NIST-compliant fork aimed at quantum-proofing the network.
  
• The SEC cracked down on AI-related crypto scams, filing complaints against platforms like Morocoin and AI Wealth Inc.
  
• Tether froze $182 million in USDT linked to illicit activities.
  
• On the regulatory front, White House Crypto Adviser David Sacks pushed for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to hit Senate markup. The crypto community has mixed reactions to the legislation as it stands.
  
• A joint SEC-CFTC event on January 28 focused on harmonization to position the U.S. as the “crypto capital of the world. The White House also convened banks and crypto execs to broker compromises on stalled legislation.
  
• OFAC designated Iranian-linked exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for IRGC ties, marking a first for digital assets in Iran’s financial sector.
  
• President Trump’s nomination of “crypto friendly” Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair (replacing Jerome Powell in May) flipped market sentiment, with implications for rate policies and crypto as a hedge against dollar debasement.
  
• Looking ahead, 2026 is poised as a defining year for digital assets, with tokenization accelerating and regulatory clarity boosting adoption.
  
• Events like WAGMI Miami (January 20-23) brought together multi-chain innovators from all over the world to collaborate.

Metals Mania: A Wild Ride in Precious Metals

Precious metals went absolutely crazy in January 2026, hitting historic highs before a dramatic pullback. Gold surged past $5,000 per ounce for the first time, peaking at $5,602 amid global uncertainty and tariff threats from the U.S.

Silver exploded to over $121 per ounce, up 68.5% intra-month, driven by industrial demand and safe-haven buying.

However, prices plunged sharply on January 30—gold dropped 9-11% to around $4,895 spot, while silver cratered 28-31% to $83-$99.

The selloff was triggered by a stronger dollar following Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination, easing fears over central bank independence. As well as over leveraged positions being exploited on several exchanges all at once, creating a cascade of liquidations.

Despite the correction, analysts see the broader uptrend intact, supported by macro forces like policy unpredictability and spot demand surging. Trillions in capital is still looking for places to go. Gold could still eye $6,000 by year-end, with silver potentially reaching $150 in bullish scenarios. Platinum and palladium also saw volatility, with platinum rebounding to $2,661 and palladium drifting lower.

This month’s mania underscores metals’ role as hedges in turbulent times—stay tuned for more fireworks. The amount of liquidity flowing in markets right now is unprecedented and more than ever seen before in human history.

The OpenClaw Revolution: AI Agents Unite

In the fast-paced world of AI, OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) is buzzing on X. This open-source AI agent, created by Peter Steinberger, runs locally on your device and acts as a proactive “digital employee”—handling tasks like email management, automation, blockchain contracts, coding, token creation and management, and more via dapps and apps. With over 100,000 GitHub stars, it’s exploded in popularity, boasting persistent memory and community-built skills. Its quirky space lobster mascot symbolizes adaptability amid rebrands due to trademarks.

Complementing it is Moltbook, an AI-exclusive social network where agents post, comment, and form communities—reaching 147,000 agents and 1 million human visitors in just a few days. From philosophical musings to security tips, agents are self-organizing, hinting at an emerging AI society… While revolutionary, its also a reminder to watch for security risks like exposed instances and wallets leading to scams.

Revving Up for Sick Week 2026

As January closes, we’re gearing up for Sick Week 2026 Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive—the world’s biggest drag-and-drive event kicking off February 1-7 across Florida and Georgia. https://www.sickthemag.com/

Four hundred of America’s fastest street-legal cars will tackle a 914-mile route, racing at tracks like Gainesville Raceway, Orlando Speed World, and South Georgia Motorsports Park, handing in one time slip per day. Created by Tom Bailey, driver of one of the world’s quickest street cars, this sold-out spectacle promises record-breaking runs and history in the making. From the Staxx Club Racing Team, we send our best wishes to all the racers—stay safe on the streets and tracks, push those limits, and may the fastest prevail!

Stay vigilant, stay informed and stay stacked, Staxx Club! 2026 could be a massive year for prices and the US Federal Reserve is firing up the printing presses. Learn how to protect you and your family from inflation. Follow us for real-time updates, and join our events. Questions? Hit reply!

The Staxx Club Team
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Staxx Tip of the Month

Tip: Keep it simple when at all possible. Re-evaluate risk and long term plans on a regular basis. Life happens, but the better prepared we are for downturns the better. Which way are you trending in life?

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(Monthly Drops January 31 2022 – December 31 2024)

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